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Wednesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Manatee impact fees could rise significantly
Proposed impact fees charged on new construction by Manatee County could significantly rise, especially if the county reinstates an impact fee for schools.
› Opko Health shares soar after better-than-expected earnings
The Miami-based company (NYSE: OPK) on Monday reported a third quarter profit of $128.2 million, a swing from a loss in the prior-year period. That broke down to 25 cents a share, more than a consensus of Wall Street analysts who follow the company had expected.
› Tampa businesses working to get into Cuba
Tuesday, dozens of Tampa Bay companies came together to learn how to get their products and services into the Island nation on the heels of new rules now in effect that ease U.S. travel, trade and business ventures in Cuba.
› Health Innovation Week spotlights biomedical field
This week marks the beginning of a celebratory and educational effort on the part of Southwest Florida economic developers to promote the region's growing biomedical field.
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